Tender

Digital Core

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Tender

22 Jan 2021 at 13:52

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently conducting a tender titled "Digital Core", aimed at replacing its existing Human Resources, finance, payroll, and procurement systems with advanced Software as a Service (SaaS) technology. This initiative is classified under the industry category of Business transaction and personal business software package, with a total value of £35,000,000. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically through a competitive dialogue process, which is set to conclude on 15 February 2021. The project is located at Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, and is expected to begin its contract period on 1 November 2021, lasting until 22 January 2031.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development, consultancy, and support services related to HR and financial management systems. Enterprises capable of providing innovative, efficient solutions that enhance usability and control in these domains would be well-suited to compete. Businesses focusing on Software as a Service (SaaS) offerings may find this project especially relevant, as it seeks to facilitate improved management practices for the University while benefiting its staff and students.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital Core

Notice Description

The University of Nottingham is seeking to replace its extant UK Human Resources (HR), finance, payroll, and procurement systems with modern technology that will enable the University to make a step change in the way it manages its human and financial resources, with knock-on benefits for teaching and research. It will remove the current barriers to 21st century excellent people management practices and create visibility of the strategic information required to support the achievement of University ambitions. The future solution will be Software as a Service (SaaS) based and will provide greater efficiency, usability, and control for the University so that it may better serve its staff, students, and partners. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d962015-1aa8-4154-aab3-d0cfa3017b4a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48400000 - Business transaction and personal business software package

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48450000 - Time accounting or human resources software package

48490000 - Procurement software package

72212440 - Financial analysis and accounting software development services

72212450 - Time accounting or human resources software development services

72261000 - Software support services

72262000 - Software development services

72263000 - Software implementation services

72265000 - Software configuration services

72266000 - Software consultancy services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 22 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RN
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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